Supply Early Childhood Educators

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The Wellington Catholic District School Board invites qualified applicants for the casual position of Supply Early Childhood Educators. The Board requires supply Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs) for elementary schools to work in Guelph, Elora, Fergus, Erin, Arthur, Mount Forest and Rockwood.

Under the direction of the Principal, the supply Early Childhood Educator (ECE) will partner with the classroom teacher to plan and implement a full-day early learning program within a classroom setting which will enhance the children's cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. The ECE will provide supervision and age appropriate (learning) programming for groups of students as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Successful completion of a two year post-secondary Early Childhood Education Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months experience working with 3-5 year old children within a registered childcare setting, early learning centre, or educational institution
• Proof of valid registration with the OCECE (Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators)
• Knowledge on the Ministry of Education full day early learning program
• Experience with age appropriate programs
• Knowledgeable of the early acquisition of literacy and numerical skills
• Understanding and commitment to confidentiality
• Ability to follow organizational policies and procedures
• Knowledge and understanding of classroom management
• Proficient in interpersonal interaction in a sensitive, courteous and respectful manner with children, parents, staff, and the general public
• Basic computer and technological skills
• Possess an understanding of and a willingness to support the mission of a Catholic School system

SCHEDULE:

Hours worked are to a maximum of 6.5 hours per day scheduled anytime between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Interested and qualified applicants (in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (ECE)) are invited to apply. Wellington Catholic District School Board requires all candidates to apply through Apply to Education.

Please visit www.applytoeducation.com and search for Wellington Catholic District School Board. Postings through Apply to Education portal are free of charge to candidates. If you have any trouble accessing your account through https://wellingtoncdsb.simplication.com/, or require help setting up a Job Alert, please reach out directly to ApplyToEducation for assistance. They can be reached Mon-Fri from 7:30am to 7:00pm at 1 877 900 5627 or info@applytoeducation.

Successful external candidates will be required to provide an original Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment. Please note that the CRC must be dated within 6 months of the date of acceptance of employment, and in most cases must include a Vulnerable Sector Screening. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working for the Wellington Catholic District School Board, we wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is being collected under the authority of the Education Act and will be used for employee recruitment and selection purposes.